Bulk vs Mass
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Bulk
Top 2000 (comum)C1noun
Mass
Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Mass
| Bulk | Mass | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/bʌlk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bʌlk/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/mæs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mæs/"]/ |
| Significado | A large amount or size of something. | A large amount of something. |
| Exemplo | The store offers a discount when you buy in bulk. | The mass of the object was measured in kilograms. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | C1 | B2 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | noun |
| Colocações | great, large, overwhelming, buying, order, purchasing, in bulk, the bulk of, considerable, huge, massive, ease, heave, shift, considerable, huge, massive, ease, heave, shift | enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, atomic, molecular, body, measure, add, gain |
| Antônimos | small, minimal, little | few, scarcity, lack |
| Erros comuns | Confused with 'bulk' as a countable noun (it's uncountable)., Using 'bulk' inappropriately in casual contexts., Mistaking 'bulk' for 'balk', which means to hesitate. | 'Mass' used incorrectly as a verb. It's primarily a noun., Confusion between 'mass' as in a lot of something and 'mass' as in the physical property., Overuse in contexts where 'countable nouns' are discussed. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'bulk' when talking about large quantities, especially in business or shipping contexts. It can sound more formal than simply saying 'a lot'. Avoid using it in casual conversations about small, everyday items. | Used in both scientific and everyday contexts. Avoid using in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'lots' or 'bunch' could work better. |
Perguntas frequentes: Bulk vs Mass
Qual é a diferença entre Bulk e Mass?
Bulk: A large amount or size of something. Mass: A large amount of something.
Qual é mais comum: Bulk e Mass?
Mass é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.
Qual é mais avançada: Bulk e Mass?
Bulk é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.
Bulk e Mass estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Bulk: C1, Mass: B2 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Bulk e Mass?
Bulk: noun, Mass: noun.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Bulk: The store offers a discount when you buy in bulk. Mass: The mass of the object was measured in kilograms.
Posso usar Bulk e Mass de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Bulk e Mass são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.